synonym Comparative
目標
VS
こぎつける
Differences Between "目標" and "こぎつける"
Option A
目標
Meaning
goal; target; objective
Reading
もくひょう (mokuhyō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今年の目標は、JLPT N3に高得点で合格することです。
My goal for this year is to pass the JLPT N3 with a high score.
Option B
こぎつける
Meaning
to manage to arrive, to make it, to get through, to reach (a goal)
Reading
こぎつける (kogitsukeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
なんとか交渉を成立させるまでこぎつけた。
We somehow managed to bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(goal; target; objective)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 目標: Refers to a specific target, milestone, or goal (often numerical or tangible). Contrast with 目的 (purpose, which is the abstract reason). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Setting a clear target is the secret to success! My current target? It's to make you the most capable employee under my direct guidance! ...N-Not that I want to keep you by my side forever or anything! Don't get the wrong idea!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『明確な目標を立てることは成功への第一歩よ！私の今の目標？それは、あんたを私の下で誰よりも優秀な人材に育てることよ！...べ、別にあんたをずっと手元に置いておきたいわけじゃないからね！勘違いしないで！』
- こぎつける: Means to manage to reach a destination or achieve a goal despite difficulties, often implying a struggle or effort. (困難を乗り越えて、目的地にたどり着く、または目的を達成するという意味。苦労の末に成功したニュアンスがある。)
- 目標: Refers to a specific target, milestone, or goal (often numerical or tangible). Contrast with 目的 (purpose, which is the abstract reason). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Setting a clear target is the secret to success! My current target? It's to make you the most capable employee under my direct guidance! ...N-Not that I want to keep you by my side forever or anything! Don't get the wrong idea!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『明確な目標を立てることは成功への第一歩よ！私の今の目標？それは、あんたを私の下で誰よりも優秀な人材に育てることよ！...べ、別にあんたをずっと手元に置いておきたいわけじゃないからね！勘違いしないで！』
- こぎつける: Means to manage to reach a destination or achieve a goal despite difficulties, often implying a struggle or effort. (困難を乗り越えて、目的地にたどり着く、または目的を達成するという意味。苦労の末に成功したニュアンスがある。)
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